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Top 5 Gifts for Bible Lands Study

Most of us give Christmas gifts that are quickly forgotten. After the iPhone gets cracked, or the DVD gets watched, or the sweater gets snagged, they all end up at the landfill. This year, why not give a gift (or ask for one) that will last a lifetime?

Bible Lands study tools make great gifts because they take your personal Bible study to the next level. What’s more, they don’t wear out.

Here are my top 5 recommendations this year for gifts you’ll enjoy giving (and receiving).

1. Pictorial Library of Bible Lands (Also a Great Gift for Your Pastor!)

Even though I’ve been to the Holy Land many times, I’ll never see all of it. One resource will show you more than any other.

All together, the 18-Volume Expanded Edition of the Pictorial Library of Bible Lands includes more than 17,500 High Definition photographs from 9 countries in the ancient Mediterranean world.

My recommendation for starters? Get the “Israel Collection.” It includes volumes 1-5:

There are more than 1500 photos of Jerusalem.

More than 1500 photos of Judah and the Dead Sea area.

More than 2300 photos of the areas of Galilee and Samaria.

These are more than just High-Resolutionpictures from the Holy Land. Special care has been taken to photograph biblical sites.

Nothing else rivals the Pictorial Library of Bible Lands. If a picture paints a thousand words, then thousands of high-resolution pictures are even better. I use these images constantly on my blog, and I have used them for years in my teaching and personal Bible study.

2. Zondervan Atlas of the Bible

The most basic resource for personal Bible study in Bible lands is a good Bible atlas. Good atlases provide more than maps; they teach the importance of geography as it relates to history, archaeology, topography, climate, and soils.

Although there are several outstanding atlases are available today. I recommend the Zondervan Atlas of the Bible by Carl Rasmussen. This was the first atlas I read, and I still use it often. Dr. Rasmussen is a conservative Christian scholar who has taught in Israel for years, and his writing is trustworthy.

Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. (Thanks!) I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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WAYNE STILES
Hi, my name is Wayne Stiles, and I love connecting the Bible and its lands to life. This is my personal blog where that happens. My goal is to deliver practical content to encourage you in your relationship with God. I believe that a life lived well needs a growing and intentional connection with God through Jesus Christ. I write on the devotional life, Bible lands, understanding the Bible, and resources I have found helpful on these topics.